Design OptionsAt
StoneandGardens we offer a no obligation, 'from scratch' design
service, but we often find clients wish to be involved in this process.
Maybe you have decided upon the lettering you would like carving, or
you know the dimensions of the of stone you require, you might have a
drawing for
an idea for us to work from, get in touch and we'll do our
best to come up with a selection of designs for you to choose from.
When commissioning a stone piece there are a few key
points you may want to consider as outlined below.

Carving
Technique

Stone type and
size

Installation

Letter type

Extra
Features

Stone is carved by two
distinct methods, V-incision and Relief.
V-incised lettering can be left as bare stone, hand painted any colour
you wish or even guilded with gold leaf.

Relief carving is a more sculptural approach and is usually more
expensive.

We predominantly work in
sandstone but you may want to consider a stone local to your area.

Choose to have your carving on a plaque, block, slab or freestanding
stone.

V-incision in a grey granite

Plaques -
under 5cm thick, are drilled for screw mounting or supplied with hidden
fixings*.

Blocks
- between 7.5cm and 10cm thick, suitable for incorporating in a wall or
building.

Slabs
- large stones over 15cm thick, usually concreted into the ground.

Freestanding
Stones - pieces large enough to sit securely under their
own weight.

We provide your layout in a
variety of fonts directed by your own preferences.

It can be useful to experiment in a word programme with
different styles.

Roman
Capital T with serifs

You
may want a border around your lettering or an emblem including in your
design.

Relief carving allows for a choice of finishes for background, smooth
dappled or rough.

*hidden fixings are
achieved by using an epoxy resin to fix stainless steel rods in the
back of a plaque. The rods protrude so they mounted where
desired.